© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius COS III; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing front, head left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.64–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (COS III; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which is quite fitting since Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune. This coin was minted during Marcus Aurelius' third consulship (COS III), which was a significant event in Roman history.
